The Pentagon announced on Monday night that it is sending more defensive weapons to Ukraine amid the Eastern European country’s ongoing war with Russia.
In a statement, the defense department said, “At President Trump’s direction, the Department of Defense is sending additional defensive weapons to Ukraine to ensure the Ukrainians can defend themselves while we work to secure a lasting peace and ensure the killing stops.
“Our framework for POTUS to evaluate military shipments across the globe remains in effect and is integral to our America First defense priorities.”
The statement comes hours after President Donald Trump, when asked by reporters at the start of a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said the United States is “going to send some more weapons” to Ukraine.
“We have to,” he said. “They have to be able to defend themselves. They’re getting hit very hard now.
